Getting Certified in Illinois:
Every business that operates in Illinois needs a Certificate of Registration or License. This registration with the Department of Revenue gets you a tax I.D. number and tracks taxes you owe the state. A Certificate of Registration or License is required regardless of business type or operation online or in person.
To get a certificate of authority in Illinois, register your business with the Illinois Secretary of State. Obtain a $5,000 surety bond. Submit an application to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Once approved, you will be issued a certificate of authority.
You can obtain a Certificate of Status in Illinois by filing an Application for Certificate of Good Standing with the Secretary of State’s office and paying the $75 fee.
Process for Forming an LLC in Illinois:
To form an LLC, your company must register with the Illinois Secretary of State. File articles of organization. Prepare an operating agreement outlining operations.
When mailing articles of organization, a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order must be included. You can obtain a $25 Certificate of LLC Registration. You may purchase a Certificate of Good Standing after satisfying Illinois statutes.
Illinois Certificates and Standing:
Sole proprietorships and partnerships do not register with the state, so cannot obtain certificates of good standing. LLCs and corporations must be up to date on licensing, permits, and reporting. The Secretary of State issues certificates.